intention

Definition

  • noun: the thing that you plan to do or achieve
  • noun: a determination to act in a certain way
  • synonyms: aim, purport, meaning

Examples

  • We 'have every intention of' continuing with this project [=we intend to continue with this project], whatever the cost.

  • He said he loved her, but he actually 'had no intention of' marrying her. [=he did not intend to marry her]

  • He seemed to think that I was trying to cause problems, but that was never my 'intention'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Ms. Davis, you are asking me to start a war. And you seem to deliver on promises when it suits you. So forgive me if I question your intentions. I like you. I like being around you. And sometimes that makes me less effective than I should be. Pardoning or not pardoning your husband, (..)
    2017 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 65 Season: 5 Episode 13